Staff

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Ginger Hallmark  graduated from Auburn University with a BS and MS in Agricultural Economics with a focus on Economic Development. Ginger worked for five years as a grant writer for local governments. In 2011, she started Discovery Christian School, a homeschool cover school that is now serving over 250 families in the Auburn-Opelika area.  In 2018, she helped launch The Oaks School.  Ginger is passionate about creating a school culture where students feel loved and cared for, while being challenged to excel in their God-given strengths.

Ginger and her husband, Josh, pastor The Oaks Church and own a real estate company in Florida. She has four children who also attend The Oaks School.

Meet Cathy Wiggins, this will be Mrs. Cathy’s second year with us at the Oaks. She has taught for the last 25 years in both Russell County Schools and Lee County Schools. She is a graduate of Beauregard High School, received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education from Auburn University and a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Auburn University at Montgomery.

Cathy has been married to Carl Wiggins for 30 years. They are the proud parents of 3 children, Josie (16), Stewart (14), and Catherine (12). Her family has been active members of Providence Baptist Church for 36 years.

Cathy enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, biking, swimming, riding 4-wheelers, riding their horses and camping. She also loves to bake. One of her specialties, pound cake, is a highly sought after treat. Cathy also finds great joy in volunteering to help those in need.

We love her so much and can't wait for her to teach our sweet first graders again this fall.

Sharon Harper graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. She taught second and third grade at Eastside School in Chambers County, then homeschooled her children for a total of 16 years. 

Sharon lives in Notasulga, Alabama, has five children and six grandchildren. Her family and attends First Baptist Church Reeltown where she is the church pianist, and also teaches first and second grade Sunday School. Mrs. Sharon enjoys spending time with family and friends. 

This will be her second year teaching at The Oaks, and we are fortunate to have her as a part of The Oaks Family.

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Addie Hill is from Jasper, AL where she graduated from Walker High School in 1997.  She attended Auburn University and graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in secondary education, English and Spanish in 2001. She taught Language Arts at Drake Middle School from 2002 to 2011.  Addie and her husband, Brandon, have been married for fourteen years and have three amazing children, Holden, Scarlett and Wylder. She enjoys running, oil painting, and reading. She looks forward to exploring, learning, and growing in Christ with your children this year!

Dr. Eric Senn is excited about teaching Anatomy and Physiology at The Oaks for the upcoming school year! Dr. Senn earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology from Samford University before going on to earn his Doctorate in Medicine in Florida. He completed his physician internship and residency in Georgia, serving as Chief Resident in his final year. He serves as the Medical Director of Southern Union’s EMT/Paramedics program and also trains 4th year medical students for the medical school at Auburn University’s VCOM. He has taught almost every age and level of student in some capacity for the last 10 years. Dr. Senn has a passion for training high school students for college and graduate studies, with a particular interest in inviting classroom freedom across multiple learning styles to encourage every student to love and pursue God and learning. In his spare time, he enjoys music, art, great movies, crime podcasts and is the 2-time defending champion of his Fantasy Football League.

Kellie Heidt will be teaching Middle School math and High School language arts this year. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Auburn University with a degree in International Studies and German. Kellie spent 25 years as a military wife while her husband served in the US Navy as an F 18 pilot. They have lived and traveled in many places, but now call the Auburn/Opelika area home. She has two precious children, William, 22, and Caroline, 17. Through the years, Kellie has taught different subjects in numerous Co-ops and Classical Conversations. She enjoys travel, reading, and spending time at Lake Martin. 

 Amy Hendrix graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Math and a Master’s Degree in Education. Before teaching Algebra at The Oaks, she homeschooled her four children (Harper, Camp, Ann Langston, and Jack) for 6 years. She and Todd have been married for 12 years and have lived in Auburn the entire time. They’re members of Grace Heritage Church.